2026 World Cup: Norway burned after missed collision with sky cam wire led to England goal, along with controversial VAR review
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Key Points:
- England secured a 2-1 extra time victory over Norway in the World Cup quarterfinals, but the match featured controversial officiating decisions that went against Norway.
- Jude Bellingham's equalizing goal in first-half stoppage time was preceded by the ball clipping the sky cam wire, an incident that should have stopped play but was missed by referees despite sensor technology.
- Norway's potential go-ahead goal early in the second half was disallowed after a VAR review citing a foul by Erling Haaland, a decision considered soft by some observers.
- Additional questionable calls, including a missed corner kick and a possible incorrect offside against Norway, contributed to England maintaining their lead through extra time.
- England advances to the World Cup semifinals for the first time since 1966 and will face either Argentina or Switzerland next.
